Ear Tubes, Again

friday (jan. 23rd) carson got ear tubes back in his ears. he originally got his first pair in april 2007. after getting them he only had one ear infection in about 15 months. well in august he was sitting on my lap and on the edge of the inside of his ear was a tiny green tube (about the size of a grain of rice). his other tube fell out some time during chemotherapy. apparently when the tubes are put in the ears they usually only stay in for about 6-18 months. due to an ear infection every month since august we opted to have new tubes put in. so friday morning off to the phoenix childrens hostpital. the the entire procedure takes about 10 minutes, he's a pro at being "put under" i believe it was around the 15th he as been put under anesthesia since april 2007. i think he should be an anaesthesiologist when he grows up :-)


he was a little cranky when he came out of the anesthesia, he kept saying his tongue hurt. the nurses said he would probably be mellow-NOT! by the time we got home he as all energy. he watched one of his favorite movies "three ninjas" and then wanted to ride his bike.

as dave and i were in the waiting room, i looked at him and said "last time carson got tubes in his ear it started our journey of many, many visits to phoenix childrens hospital, maybe this time will end our journey" he smiled and said, yeah let's hope-there has to be a beginning and an end, right??

Carson riding his bike--so happy

Hip Hip Hooray Another Great MIRACLE

we got the great news that all of carson's scans are clean! YEA! the nurses were all so excited to see carson, he doesn't remember any of them but they are okay with that. they are truly amazing women taking care of these innocent cancer children day in and day out. i did have to hold back the tears a couple of times. even though we got great news, it is NOT a fun place to go. i looked around and saw several bald children and my heart just breaks, just knowing what they are going through. it is mentally draining! but we are good until april.

as i was getting carson ready to go to his appointment, i told him we were going to see dr. watanabe (his oncologist) he yelled with enthusiasm "NO MORE CANCER" i said yes no more cancer!!

Carsons Crusade Memories-November 2, 2007

One Year Down

carson had scans yesterday january 14th. dave took him since he knows the routine. thanks dave- you're and awesome dad! carson had a bone scan, cat scan, mri, echo cardiogram and ekg. whew that is alot for a 3 year old. he his a brave, tough little boy!! we meet with dr. watanabe his oncologist next tuesday. and i expect nothing but good news!!!!